Mindful Monday

I am a bold fellow

As ever was seen,

With my shield of yellow,

And my blade of green.

You may uproot me

From field and lane;

Trample me, cut me,

I spring up again.

I never flinch, sir,

Wherever I dwell;

Give me an inch, sir,

I'll soon take an ell.

Drive me from the garden

In anger and pride,

I'll thrive and harden

By the roadside.

Not a bit fearful, 

Showing my face,

Always so cheerful,

In every place.

Dinah Mulock Clark

The Young Dandelion